As we head into the summer season, you’ll notice ongoing and new construction across Wichita State’s 330 acres and beyond.
Corbin Education Center
The phased move back into Corbin Education Center has begun.
Esports, College of Applied Studies Advising, faculty and staff are back in the building.
Classrooms will remain closed throughout the summer and the building is anticipated to be fully occupied in the fall. The building has been under repair following a chilled water line break in the basement mechanical room in 2024.
University Stadium Phase 1A/1B
Construction is wrapping up on Phase 1A on the east side of University Stadium (formerly Cessna Stadium) in time for Wichita State to host the 2025 KSHSAA State Track and Field Championship May 30-31.
This first phase of construction includes bleacher seating, a pavilion building with ticketing, restrooms and concessions as well as a plaza and parking lot between the stadium and Devlin Hall.
Phase 1B will begin in June and will consist of widening the field to hold a regulation-sized artificial turf soccer field and installing a nine-lane track.
Wilkins Stadium
Construction is almost complete on the indoor softball practice facility adjacent to Wilkins Stadium. Inside the building is a netted softball infield that is divisible into batting and pitching practice areas.
McKnight Art Center
Construction is underway for ventilation upgrades on the second floor of McKnight North. Work is scheduled to finish by the fall of 2025.
Brennan I, II and III demolitions
Demolition of the three buildings is planned for summer 2025. TRIO/Upward Bound staff are in the process of moving to their new home in Grace Wilkie Hall/Grace Wilkie Annex.
Parking lot/sidewalk/Parking Garage maintenance
Maintenance and repairs are planned for multiple parking lots/sidewalks throughout campus over the summer as well as scheduled maintenance for the parking garage south of the RSC. Specific closure dates will be posted in WSU Today.
Ablah Library
Repairs are underway on the basement level to replace flooring damaged by the flooding in the spring. Look for announcements from the library on the status of the project.
Grace Wilkie Hall/Grace Wilkie Annex roof replacement
A roof replacement project is scheduled for the summer of 2025. Fencing will be installed around the perimeter of the building as work progresses.
RSC bowling remodel
Construction is underway in the basement of the RSC to create offices and a team room for the women’s bowling team. The project is anticipated to be complete by the end of the summer.
Shocker Studios expansion
Construction is underway for an expansion for Shocker Studios located at WSU South on Harry Street. The project will create four new classrooms and additional office space for the growing SODA program. The project will be complete in time for fall classes.
NIAR Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research
Construction on the NIAR HAMR building continues to progress. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.
The 170,000-square-foot building is partly funded by an EDA grant and will house advanced manufacturing research labs and associated offices.
The building is located on Innovation Boulevard between the Partnership Building 1 and The Suites. The first floor is primarily labs with offices on the second floor.
Partnership Building 3B
P3B, located between Partnership Building 3 and The Smart Factory by Deloitte @Wichita, is under construction. It will house the Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
